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P252 SBX

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 SBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight chip in front screen

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 79,317 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 73,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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P252 SBX is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P252 SBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P252 SBX registered?

P252 SBX is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P252 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 SBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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